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Month: September 2016

Scouting Tips

New Smokey Bear PSAs add fuel to fire-prevention message

September 22, 2016 0

Two new Smokey Bear PSAs cover some lesser-known causes of wildfires: unattended fire pits, dragging metal chains and more.

Camping

Scout family halfway to goal of visiting all 413 National Park Service sites

September 22, 2016 4

There are more than 400 National Park Service sites across America, and the Rice family of Atlanta is on a mission to visit every single one.

Advancement

Summer months count toward Scout advancement, whether a troop meets or not

September 21, 2016 14

A Scout who is registered and has not been removed from his unit because of disciplinary reasons should not be penalized because his unit is inactive.

Ask the Expert

How to hold one-on-one Scouting conversations while following Youth Protection guidelines

September 21, 2016 16

A Scoutmaster conference or Eagle project discussion work best as a one-on-one conversation. That raises questions of Youth Protection.

Commentary

Life Scout to fellow Scouts: Do not rush your journey to Eagle

September 20, 2016 31

Cameron, a Life Scout in Troop 424 of Katy, Texas, wrote a letter encouraging his fellow Scouts to slow down and enjoy the journey to Eagle.

Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Scoutmaster soars to Paralympic gold, breaking his own world record

September 20, 2016 0

Eagle Scout David Blair won a gold medal and extended his own world record in the men’s discus F44 on Friday at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Eagle Before & After

Extreme Makeovers, Round 17: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

September 19, 2016 4

This week’s batch of 10 projects includes a meditation labyrinth, a bocce ball court and a renovated entrance to a national reserve in Puerto Rico.

Eagle Scout

92-year-old has his Eagle Scout court of honor 75 years late

September 19, 2016 18

John Price — who earned Eagle in 1941 right before he shipped off with the U.S. Navy during World War II — was saluted with a long-overdue court of honor.

Cub Scouting

Are you a Scouter and a teacher? Your feedback is needed for BSA pilot programs

September 16, 2016 9

Scouters who are teachers are asked to serve on an advisory panel for BSA programs, especially the new Lion Pilot program.

Eagle Scout

Here are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2016

September 16, 2016 15

A search of the National Football League’s 2016 active rosters — nearly 1,700 players in all — turns up a number of Eagle Scouts in the NFL.

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